CV & Career Advice
Practical guides from our CV writers on CVs, applications and job hunting in the UK, Sri Lanka and abroad.
CV Format for Jobs in Sri Lanka (with a Free Template)
The CV format Sri Lankan employers expect in 2026: personal details, O/L and A/L results, degrees, referees and length, with a free Word CV template to download.
8 min read → Working abroadCV Format for Gulf Jobs: Kuwait, UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia
How to write a CV for jobs in Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia: personal details, photo, visa status, licences and references, for Sri Lankan applicants.
8 min read → Buying adviceHow Much Does a CV Writer Cost in the UK?
What a CV writer costs in the UK in 2026, from about £50 for an entry-level CV to £300+ for an executive CV, what affects the price and the red flags to avoid.
6 min read → CV adviceUK CV Format: What to Include and What to Leave Out
How to format a CV for UK jobs: the right length, the sections to include, the personal details to leave out, and the mistakes UK recruiters notice.
7 min read → Working abroadApplying for Jobs Abroad from Sri Lanka: How to Adapt Your CV
How to adapt a Sri Lankan CV for jobs in the UK, the Gulf, Australia and Europe: which personal details to keep, and how to explain local qualifications.
8 min read → CV adviceWhat Is an ATS? How to Make Sure Your CV Gets Read
What applicant tracking systems (ATS) are, how they read your CV, the myths about automatic rejection, and practical ways to make sure your CV is parsed and found.
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